DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA
USDOT 217295 • DBA: DTX INC • 500 HOGSBACK RD, MASON, MI, 48854-9541
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 304166 | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2015 | Aug 27, 2016 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMO2100419 | ON FILE | Jun 7, 1989 | Apr 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 301208 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 21906 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 21527 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 21213 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 20918 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 20590 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 20134 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 19843 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00468 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00468 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2006 | May 5, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2003 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2003 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2002 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00057 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP1-000177 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1994 | Oct 17, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 304166 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2016 | Aug 27, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 301208 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 21906 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 21527 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2013 | Apr 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 21213 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20918 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20590 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IMO2100419 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20134 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 19843 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2008 | Apr 1, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00468 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2007 | May 5, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00468 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2007 | Apr 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2006 | Apr 1, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2003 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2003 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | TP1-000177 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2003 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00057 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC159736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2016 |
| MC159736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2016 |
| MC159736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2007 |
| MC159736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 9, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2007 |
| MC159736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2003 |
| MC159736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2003 |
| MC159736 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC159736 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 3, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC159736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 6, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC159736 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC159736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC159736 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
28 states • 321 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from latest 100 of 321 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (321 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMERFIELD TWP | S US 23 | ...BR7419 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jan 28, 2026 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ORANGE | S WILLIAMSON BLVD | ...FG6661 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Nov 7, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | WAXAHACHIE | MARKETPLACE BLVD | ...BH1934 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Nov 4, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HAMMOND | I80 | ...HE4719 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jul 15, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AURORA TWP | I-88 W/B | ...UJ5381 | DTX INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BOYNTON BEACH | INTERSTATE 95 (STATE ROAD 9) | ...FG6655 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Oct 24, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONROE TWP | I-95 | ...JD8547 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jul 25, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I 285 OR AT OFF I 285 N MILEPOST 37 | ...MC6183 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jun 23, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | GA 402 WB NEAR NEWBORN ROAD | ...MC6189 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jun 11, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 33.713984/-117.361111 | ...HC2628 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| May 23, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | COUNTY RD 665 | ...BX6825 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| May 14, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-24 | ...HB4195 | DTX INC |
| Feb 8, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DIAMOND BAR | 34.018822/-117.816140 | ...MC6179 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Feb 5, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN DIEGO | 32.787726/-117.114002 | ...UL1000 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Oct 13, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0581 W | ...UL0174 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Aug 3, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | i-75S MM306 | ...NG1918 | DART CONTAINER ORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jun 12, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAVE CITY | US0031W | ...HE4719 | DTX INC |
| May 11, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NG1912 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Apr 12, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MT VERNON | S 45TH ST | ...UL0172 | DTX INC |
| Mar 27, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 20 NEAR ALMON | ...HB4182 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Mar 6, 2023 | FL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | LAKELAND | INTERSTATE 4 (STATE ROAD 400) | ...UN3377 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Feb 2, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Woodbridge Twp | I-95 SECONDARY | ...JD8539 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Jan 18, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | US 60 | ...NG1902 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Dec 12, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN DIEGO | RT15/1500FT S OF MIRAMAR RD | ...HD0132 | DART CONTAINER CORPORATION OF CALIFORNIA |
| Aug 9, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DEXTER | I 80 W 103MM | ...MC6198 | DTX INC |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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